Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Brittany Dickson ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our author website at www.brittanydicksonofficial.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant state and federal privacy laws across the United States. This policy applies to users in all U.S. states, with specific provisions for California residents where required.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). This may include:

• Information You Provide Directly: Such as your name, email address, postal address, or other details when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via forms, purchase books or merchandise, or sign up for events.
• Automatically Collected Information: Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system), usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on Site), and cookies or similar technologies for analytics and personalization.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases, we collect billing details, but these are processed securely by third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) and not visible or stored on our servers.
• Other Data: Inferences drawn from your interactions, such as preferences for book genres or content interests.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial account details, precise geolocation, or health data) unless voluntarily provided in communications.

• Through forms, subscriptions, and direct interactions on the Site.
• Via cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage.
• From third parties, such as social media platforms if you link accounts or share content.

We use your Personal Information to:

• Provide and improve the Site's services, such as sending newsletters, processing orders, and responding to inquiries.
• Personalize content, recommendations, and marketing (e.g., book updates or author events).
• Analyze Site usage to enhance user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.

We may share your Personal Information with:

• Service providers (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp, hosting services) who assist in Site operations.
• Business partners for joint promotions, ONLY with your consent.
• Legal authorities if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.

We do not sell your Personal Information as defined under CCPA/CPRA or other state laws. For California residents: In the past 12 months, we have not sold or shared Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Depending on your state of residence:

• Access and Deletion: Request access to or deletion of your Personal Information.
• Opt-Out of Sales/Sharing: California residents can opt out of any potential sales (though we do not sell data).
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Limit Use of Sensitive Data: If applicable, limit processing of sensitive Personal Information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@brittanydicksonofficial.com]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 45 days for CCPA requests). We do not discriminate against users exercising rights.

For users in other states (e.g., Virginia under VCDPA, Colorado under CPA), similar rights apply where mandated.

We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in California). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

The Site may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media, book retailers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

The Site is hosted in the U.S. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., subject to U.S. laws.

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on the Site with the new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

For questions or requests, contact: Brittany Dickson Email: [privacy@brittanydicksonofficial.com] Address: [Your Address in California's Wine Country, e.g., San Jose, CA]

Disclaimer: This is a sample policy drafted for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to customize it for your specific needs and ensure full compliance.